Edo
“Police lied, I paid N6.5m ransom to kidnappers,” Edo Chief Imam reveals
Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo, the recently abducted Chief Imam of Uromi Central Mosque in Edo State has revealed that he paid over N6.5 million was paid to ensure he was freed by his abductors contrary to the claim of the police. Obhakhobo was abducted at Uromi on July 9, and there were reports that his abductors […]
Just In: Supreme Court upholds Governor Okpebholo’s election
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, affirmed the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State. In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba, the apex court dismissed as lacking in merit, an appeal the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Asuerinme Ighodalo, filed to nullify the outcome of the […]
NEF Gives Edo State 14 Days Ultimatum To Compensate Families Of Travellers Lynched By Mob
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed outrage over the killing of northern hunters in Uromi, Edo State, declaring that the North “has tolerated enough and will no longer condone such attacks.” In a statement on Saturday, NEF spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere described the incident as “shocking, sad, and deeply disturbing.” He said, “NEF […]
Northern elders give Edo, FG 14-day ultimatum to prosecute killers of hunters
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Edo and federal governments to prosecute the killers of travelling hunters intercepted by members of a vigilante group in the state. In a statement on Saturday, Abubakar Jiddere, the NEF spokesperson, said the punishment of the perpetrators must be witnessed by the public […]
Edo Governor recalls suspended Attorney General
Exactly 37 days after he was suspended, the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, recalled the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie. A letter to Osagie by the Secretary to State Government, Umar Ikhilor, marked SGA. 15/NOL.XV111/215 and dated March 12, 2025, released around 8:15pm, read that he was recalled after he […]
Edo Governor election tribunal adjourns hearing over witness list delay
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, on Monday, adjourned proceedings to Tuesday, in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the September 21, 2024, election. The adjournment followed delays in serving the respondents with the petitioners’ witness schedule. When the petition was called, counsel for the Independent National Electoral […]
JUST IN: Kogi, Edo get new CP
The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday approved the appointment of Miller Gajere Dantawaye as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Kogi State Command. PSC also approved the appointment of Betty Enekpen Otimenyin as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Edo State. According to a statement issued by the Head of Press and Public Relations, […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo Swears In Acting Local Council Chairmen Despite Federal Autonomy Stance
Edo Governor Okpebholo, State House of Assembly have sworn in acting council chairmen, defying federal directives on local government autonomy. In spite of the position of the federal government on the autonomy of local government councils in Nigeria, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and the state House of Assembly, on Monday, swore in leaders of […]
Edo Governor suspends free bus service initiative — hours after announcement
Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, has suspended the free bus initiative for residents of the state. The directive comes barely 24 hours after the governor announced the initiative, which he described as one of the cornerstones of his administration. Fred Itua, his spokesperson, said in a statement that the service would cover Benin metropolis and […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo appoints 14-member panel to probe Obaseki
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has constituted a 14-member state Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of former governor Godwin Obaseki. A statement by the chief press secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, on Sunday in Benin, said the committee members would be inaugurated on Tuesday, 26 November. Mr Itua listed the members […]